I am scheduled for BBL/lipo 360 in June of this year, but I’m very worried about my existing nerve damage in my back from having shingles years ago ... I am taking valtrex and it really works but when I stop it comes right back .. do y’all think my nerve damage will worsen due to surgery ?!?! ☹️
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Hi and welcome to our forum!Any implant placed within the body is at slight risk of infection form bacterial seeding as the result of a subsequent surgical procedure (or even the result of brushing one's teeth). This risk is quite small. We recommend prophylactic antibiotics...
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In general, a standard multivitamin will not affect your result. However, high levels of certain vitamins like Vitamin E, fish oils, or herbal medications, etc, may hinder the surgery. Most plastic surgeons have their own protocol on what you...